Controller Position Government

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Controller in Atlanta, GA to lead financial operations and partner with executive leadership. The role oversees accounting, budgeting, payroll, and AP, with responsibility for the ACFR and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will hold an active CPA license, possess a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, and bring 8+ years of progressive accounting experience including 3+ years in management, with strong GAAP/GASB knowledge.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB.
• Experience preparing or overseeing an ACFR.
• Governmental, public-sector, or similarly complex accounting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, financial statements, and internal controls.
• Lead annual audit activities and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and provide oversight to the accounting and finance team.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA license

Job description

Controller – Atlanta, GA

Salary: $165,000–$185,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This Controller opportunity is with a well-established organization seeking an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial operations and partner closely with executive leadership.

• High-visibility leadership role partnering directly with senior leadership
• Lead accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and accounts payable
• Opportunity to develop and strengthen accounting processes and internal controls
• Manage and develop an established accounting and finance team
• Strong opportunity for a CPA with governmental or public-sector accounting experience

Key Responsibilities

As the Controller, you will:

• Lead general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, accounts payable, and payroll functions
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, financial statements, and internal controls
• Lead annual audit activities and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and applicable financial reporting requirements
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives
• Lead, develop, and provide oversight to the accounting and finance team

Qualifications

Ideal candidates for this Controller role will have:

• Active CPA license required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience
• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB
• Experience preparing or overseeing an ACFR
• Governmental, public-sector, or similarly complex accounting experience strongly preferred

Why This Role?

This Controller position is ideal for an experienced CPA who wants to combine hands-on accounting leadership with strategic financial oversight. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a team, strengthen financial processes, and work closely with executive leadership on key financial and operational decisions.